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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.28, 1,067.88 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.28, 1,067.88 and 301.16 is: 451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.28 : 1,067.88 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.28/1,067.88 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.28x = 1,067.88 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.28x = 321,602.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,602.74/712.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.51

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